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Recent Examples of projectile
There are nods to Linda Blair’s Regan in the sludgy projectile vomit that pours out of Katie, as well as the animalistic scampering, bodily contortions and levitation.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
At the outlaw gig, a Dead City fan was shot in the head by a police projectile and left bloody and disoriented.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the decades, Israel has developed a sophisticated system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if a projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
At the outlaw gig, a Dead City fan was shot in the head by a police projectile and left bloody and disoriented.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the decades, Israel has developed a sophisticated system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if a projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
Noun
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Currently used as aerial targets, these expendable drones enable naval units to conduct more frequent and realistic gunnery and missile defense training at reduced cost, improving readiness without the need for recovery operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Abu Dhabi’s property market reported its best-ever start to the year, despite a slowdown after Iran launched thousands of missile and drone attacks.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Managing the ins and outs of a family’s life is no small task, but fortunately, these mothers no longer have to manage this mental load on their own.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beak — also called the jaw — is the only rigid portion, made of chitin, a tough material also found in the shells of crabs, lobsters and insects.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just remember — lean back, knees up and make like a cannonball.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The event Moskovitz is referring to occurred on March 21, when a 1-ton, 3-foot-wide meteor exploded over Texas, with a cannonball-sized fragment crashing through the roof of a house in Bammel, near Cypress Station, north of Houston, Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using alliums as companion plants for celery can deter various pests, including aphids, slugs, and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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The difference is that those other three teams are getting more slug from their sluggers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not only does the scattershot of the multi-projectiles greatly increase the chances of hitting a drone, the NATO standard cartridge delivers a much heavier punch that is twice that of a shotgun, so one tiny bit of shot can be devastating.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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The secret sauce, thanks to advances in plastic injection molding, was a drop-in film cartridge that eliminated the difficulties some people had threading roll film.—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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